World Health SurveyWHO has developed and implemented a Survey Programme and a World Health Survey to compile comprehensive baseline information on the health of populations and on the outcomes associated with the investment in health systems; baseline evidence on the way health systems are currently functioning; and, ability to monitor inputs, functions, and outcomes.

Study on Global Ageing and Adult HealthThe WHO Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE) is developing a strategy and instrument to collect household data on persons aged 50 years and older in eight countries.

Service Availability and Readiness Assessment (SARA)A health facility assessment tool developed to assist countries to assess and monitor service availability and readiness of the heath sector and to generate evidence to support the planning and managing of a health system.

Country Health Policy Process (CHPP)Country-specific and country-owned portal that provides WHO Member States with a tool to capture their policy dialogue process and its results. CHPP is a key tool in countries’ national health planning processes, by providing a platform for information and discussion. The tool captures the six main phases of a policy dialogue: identification of stakeholders, situation analysis, priority setting, planning, implementation and M&E.